SAMHSA specifies 4 major dimensions that support a life in recovery. correct answers Health,
home, purpose, & community
Health correct answers Managing ones disease(s) as well as living as well as living in a
physically & emotionally healthy way.
Home correct answers A stable & safe place to live.
Community correct answers Relationships & social networks that provide support, friendship,
love , and hope.
Purpose correct answers Meaningful daily activities, such as job school volunteerism, family
care-taking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income and resources that participate
in society.
Guiding principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY EMERGES FROM HOPE. The
belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and motivating message of a better future.
That people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and obstacles
that confront them.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS PERSON DRIVEN. Recovery is
self determined & self directed, with individuals defining their own life goals and designing their
own unique path to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY OCCURS VIA MANY
PATHWAYS. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture,
and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathways to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS HOLISTIC. recovery
encompasses an individuals whole life, including mind, body, spirit and community.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED MY PEERS
AMD ALLIES. Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including he sharing of experiential
knowledge and skills, plan an invaluable role in recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH
RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. An important factor in the recovery process is
the presence and involvement of people who: believe in a persons ability to recover, offer hope
support and encouragement. Suggest strategies and resources for change. Role model positive
behaviors and attitudes.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS CULTURALLY BASED AND
INFLUENCED. Culture and cultural background in all of its diverse representations- including
, values, traditions and beliefs-are keys in determining a persons journey and unique pathway to
recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS BASED ON RESPECT.
Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people affected by mental health
and substance abuse disorders-including protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination-
are crucial in achieving recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED BY
ADDRESSING TRAUMA. Services and supports should be trauma-informed to foster safety
(physical & emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment and collaboration.
Guiding Principles of recovery correct answers RECOVERY INVOLVES INDIVIDUAL,
FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. These have
strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.
4 types of support offered by peer recovery specialists correct answers Emotional, informational,
instrumental (tangible), & affiliation (support in building relationships)
Goals of peer recovery support correct answers Instill hope, reduce stigma, be a role model of
strength, survival & growth, decrease isolation by promoting connection, support person
centered, & engage in mutual learning as equals.
Stigma correct answers The experience of being deeply Discredited due to one's perceived in
undesired different nurse. It was a cluster of negative attitudes or believes he'll buy the general
public about people with substance use disorders or mental illness.
10 principals of recovery correct answers Recovery emerges from Hope, is person driven, has
many pathways, is holistic, is supported by peers and allies, supported through relationships and
social networks, is culturally based and influenced, is based on respect, is supported by
addressing trauma, involves individual family and community strengths and responsibilities.
Peer recovery support correct answers Recovery support is the process of giving and receiving
non-clinical assistance to help aid the the process of recovery and is provided by individuals with
lived experience & also has completed formal training and provides one on one strengths-based
support to peers in recovery.
Roles of peer recovery specialists correct answers An ally and confidant, a motivator and
cheerleader, a role model and mentor, a truth teller, a problem solver, resource broker, and an
advocate.
Limitations of a peer recovery specialists role correct answers Does not offer counseling
services, does not act as a case manager, does not offer medical or medication advice, does not
act as a sponsor in a 12 step program for the peers they are working with us, does not give
religious advice or promote a particular religion.